Gyrotonic® Level 1 Foundation Course

Gyrotonic® level 1 teacher training program

In this program students learn to design, and teach a progressive sequence of Gyrotonic Level 1 exercise classes on the Gyrotonic® Pulley Tower Combination Unit. The 188 hour program is composed of four sequential courses . Students typically begin teaching the Gyrotonic® Method in the role of apprentice within 3 months after beginning the program. It takes approximately 1 year to complete the full program and to become a fully qualified Gyrotonic® Trainer.

Pre –training

Purpose

To provide a foundational understanding of the Gyrotonic® level 1 exercises and prepare students physically for the Gyrotonic® Level 1 Foundation Course. During this course students focus on gaining experience, and developing a personal understanding of the exercises on the Pre-Training Course exercise list.

Prerequisites

An experienced Gyrotonic® student, with a basic understanding of the Gyrotonic®, level 1, progression I exercises. Students should take a minimum of ten or more classes with a Certified Gyrotonic® Trainer before registering for this course. For students who do not have access to Gyrotonic® classes, a three day introductory course designed to provide an introduction to the Gyrotonic® level 1, progression 1 exercises can be taken before the Pre-Training Course.

Upon successful completion

Once students have successfully completed the Gyrotonic® Level 1 Pre-Training Course, they may proceed to the Gyrotonic® Level 1 Foundation Course.

Foundation Course

Purpose

To provide a more in-depth understanding of the Gyrotonic® level 1 curriculum and provide students with the specific skills and techniques needed to teach these exercises to others. During this course, a Gyrotonic® Master Trainer introduces the teaching techniques and principles underlying the Gyrotonic® level 1 exercise syllabus and introduces the complete Gyrotonic® level 1 exercise curriculum

Prerequisites

Successful completion of the Gyrotonic® Level 1 Pre-Training Course

Upon successful completion

Once students successfully complete the Gyrotonic® Level 1 Foundation Course, they are considered a Gyrotonic® Apprentice. At this stage the Gyrotonic® Level 1 Apprenticeship period begins and students can begin teaching the Gyrotonic® level 1 exercises they have learned in the role of Gyrotonic® Level 1 Apprentice. The apprenticeship license is valid for 1 year.

Apprenticeship

Purpose

To help Gyrotonic® Level I Apprentices expand their experience and understanding of the Gyrotonic® Level 1 Foundation Course material and prepare them for the Gyrotonic® Level 1 Final Certificate Course. During the apprenticeship period students are required to complete 60 “teaching client” hours and a minimum of 30 supervised apprenticeship hours. Apprentices complete their supervised apprenticeship hours under the guidance and supervision of a Gyrotonic® Master Trainer, either in the form of a Gyrotonic® Apprenticeship Course, or by re-taking the Gyrotonic® Foundation Course.

Prerequisites

Successful completion of the Gyrotonic® Level 1 Foundation Course.

Upon successful completion

Once Apprentices have successfully completed all of the apprenticeship requirements, they can proceed to the Gyrotonic® Level 1 Final Certificate Course.

A Gyrotonic® Master Trainer supervises the 30 hours of supervised hours required in this course. These hours are completed in the form of a Gyrotonic® Apprenticeship Course. Teaching client hours are conducted independently by the Apprentice.

Duur: 6- 12 maanden Course: € 700,- + Studio fee

Full Circle studio can support your entire teacher training apprenticeship.

Final Certificate Course

Purpose

The purpose of this course is two fold. It is an education course and it is also a practical assessment of students’ teaching skills and their understanding of the Gyrotonic® Level 1 curriculum. To successfully complete this course, Apprentices must physically execute and demonstrate a proficient understanding of the exercises and principles in the Gyrotonic® Level 1 Foundation Course syllabus. Additionally, Apprentices must apply the appropriate verbal cues and physical guidance to a moving person according to the Gyrotonic® Level 1 Foundation Course manual.

Prerequisite

Successful completion of the Gyrotonic® apprenticeship requirements

Upon successful completion

Upon successfully completing the Gyrotonic® Level 1 Final Certificate Course, students are considered Certified Gyrotonic® Trainers, and are granted a trademark use license. Gyrotonic® Trainers are required to meet continuing education requirements and renew their certification, and trademark license every two years. After successful completion of the Gyrotonic® Level 1 Teacher Training Program, students are also eligible to enroll in Gyrotonic® Specialized Courses, and Gyrotonic® Specialized Equipment Courses.

Conducted by

A Gyrotonic Specialized Master Trainer appointed by Gyrotonic® International Headquarters